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Plein-Air painter, painting the Conservatory.

Plein-Air Invitational 2017

On June 11, 2017, renowned painter James Gurney was joined by more than 20 established plein-air artists spread out across the Garden grounds in a public display of talent and technique. See what came of their efforts in various media, from oils to watercolor to pen and ink. Finished art is made available for purchase by the individual artists on their websites.

The Art of 2017

A Plein-Air watercolor painting of the Conservatory Courtyards by Marc Holmes

Marc Holmes, "Morning Conservatory Courtyards," Watercolor, 15"x22"

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A Plein-Air painting of a Chihuly sculpture by James Gurney

James Gurney, "Sol del Citrón," Gouache, 5"x8"

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A Plein-Air oil drawing of the Rose Garden by Janice Kirsh

Janice Kirsh, "Fragrant Rose Garden," Oil, 11"x14"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of a garden with a walkway by Lisa Egeli

Lisa Egeli, "A Garden Oasis," Oil, 4"x12"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of a landscape with trees by Ricky Mujica

Ricky Mujica, "Etude," Oil

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A Plein-Air drawing of guests at NYBG by Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

A Plein-Air painting of guests at NYBG by Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

A Plein-Air painting of NYBG workers by Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

A Plein-Air drawing of guests at NYBG by Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

A Plein-Air oil painting of the Rose Garden by Stapleton Kearns

Stapleton Kearns, "Rose Garden," Oil on linen, 18"x24"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of a rock in shadows by Zufar Bikbov

Zufar Bikbov, "Rock in Shadows," Oil on linen, 11"x14"

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A Plein-Air Acrylic and graphite painting of a scene with trees and rocks by Jason Das

Jason Das, "Outcrops Afternoon," Acrylic and graphite, 18"x24"

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A Plein-Air Acrylic and graphite painting of the Bronx River by Jason Das

Jason Das, "Bronx River," Acrylic and graphite, 18"x24"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of the Perennial Garden by Stephen Doherty

Stephen Doherty, "Perennial Garden," Oil, 16"x20"

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A Plein-Air graphite drawing of the Rock Garden by Frank Guida

Frank Guida, "In the Rock Garden," Graphite, 15"x22"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of the Home Gardening Center by Jingyi Wang

Jingyi Wang, "Home Gardening Center," Oil on canvas, 16"x20"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of the Fountain of Life by Hiu Lai Chong

Hiu Lai Chong, "Fountain of Life," Oil, 11"x14"

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of the NYBG Rose Garden by Stewart White

Stewart White, "NYBG Rose Garden Selfie," Watercolor

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of Wild Irises by Deborah Dion

Deborah Dion, "Wild Iris," Watercolor, 11"x13"

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of yellow roses by Marc Holmes

Marc Holmes, "Afternoon Yellow Rose," Watercolor, 15"x22"

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A Plein-Air pen and ink painting featuring various flora and fauna at NYBG by Samantha Baker

Samantha Baker, "June 11 for NYBG," Pen and ink

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A Plein-Air oil painting of a Chihuly sculpture in front of the Conservatory by Garin Baker

Garin Baker, "Chihuly at the Gardens," Oil on linen, 14"x23"

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of flowers in the Perennial Garden by Shari Blaukopf

Shari Blaukopf, "Perennial Garden," Watercolor, 15"x22"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of colorful trees by Ricky Mujica

Ricky Mujica, "Green Impressions," Oil on paper, 15"x9"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of an orange and red Chihuly sculpture in a courtyard by Brad Marshall

Brad Marshall, "Chihuly Courtyard," Oil on linen, 9"x12"

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A Plein-Air oil painting of a boat filled with colorful Chihuly sculptures by Brad Marshall

Brad Marshall, "Chihuly Boat," Oil on linen, 11"x14"

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of an orange umbrella at the NYBG by Elissa Gore

Elissa Gore, "Orange Umbrella," Watercolor, 11"x8.5"

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A Plein-Air watercolor painting of a fountain with a mermaid statue by Elissa Gore

Elissa Gore, "Mermaid," Watercolor, 10"x13"

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A Plein-Air painting of the Chihuly Fountain of Life by Elissa Gore

Elissa Gore, "Chihuly Fountain of Life," Watercolor, 10"x9"

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A Plein-Air painting of Cinnamon Ferns by James Gurney

James Gurney, "Cinnamon Ferns," Gouache, 5"x8"

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A Plein-Air painting of a rose by James Gurney

James Gurney, "Peonies," Gouache, 5"x8"

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A group of artists posing for a picture after participating in the Plein-Air Invitational

It was an incredible day of art and beauty. Thank you to all of our participating artists!

A Plein-Air painting of the NYBG's Rock Garden by Noel Darvie

Noel Darvie, "Rock Garden at NYBG," Oil on linen, 18"x11"

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A Plein-Air painting of two people walking through the gardens by Paul Bachem

Paul Bachem, "Beautiful Morning NYBG," Oil, 12"x9"

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A Plein-Air painting of the entrance to the Rose Garden by Lisa Mitchell

Lisa Mitchell, "Into the Rose Garden," Oil, 7"x9"

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